22 Benue Assembly members boycott sitting

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From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

Members of the Benue State House of Assembly known as G-22 on Monday boycotted sitting of the house.
The assembly comprises of 32 members.
This was even as four(4) members were suspended for three (3) months for what the house described as ‘unruly conduct’.
The suspended members are, Douglas Akya of Makurdi South, Andrew Agom of Okpokwu, Cephas Dyako of Konshisha, Solomon Gyila of Gwer West.
They were accused of interrupting business of the house.
It would be noted that their suspension followed a motion by the majority leader, Saater Tiseer which was seconded by the Majority Chief whip Peter Ipusu.
The House also, screened and confirmed the caretaker committees for 21 Local Governmemr councils, with exception of Oju and Agatu local government areas which were stood down.

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